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  1. smoothsailing

    Kaywoodie Table Pipe, Info Help?

    Mso, I believe they were designed to be a hands free smoke, set on a table or desktop.
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    Kaywoodie Table Pipe, Info Help?

    Thanks Al & Pa, he has some interesting peices that he has collected over the years.
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    Kaywoodie Table Pipe, Info Help?

    I have an 86 year old friend who's looking for info on his pipe collection. I'm familiar with the pipe and have seen a few but I'm unaware of a year or value of said pipe. Any info would be very much appreciated. Only marking is Kaywoodie on the rim and I belive the clover logo on the stem , I'm...
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    eBay Can Be a Dangerous Place

    I picked up this lot a month or two ago, Peterson Emerald 150 smooth, a rusticated Pete Emerald 53, Pete system 305, Jobey Shellmoor, Big Ben Ranger and a Dr.Plumb Dinky. There not high-end pipes but at $2 and change a piece its a good grab. There are deals to be had patience is key.
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    *** What Are You Smoking?*** (February 2017)

    Peter Stokkebye Luxury Twist Flake in a Savinelli Hercules 804 EX
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    Finding the Next Pipe

    Try searching all briar pipe, they pop up on EBay from time to time. Kaywoodie made a real nice one.
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    Question on chocolate notes/toppings.

    How about Granger anybody try this blend, I'm not seeing chocolate notes in the reviews. It would seem most Drugstore blends have a cocoa note.
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    Question on chocolate notes/toppings.

    The description sounded good. Carter Hall has been providing a straightforward and enjoyable smoking blend at an affordable price since 1895 by keeping things simple: ribbon-cut Virginia and Burley leaf of good quality, combined in the right proportions. Carter Hall is a benchmark for OTC...
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    Question on chocolate notes/toppings.

    I've read a lot of reviews today and must have missed this if its right up front. I appreciate it, thanks
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    Question on chocolate notes/toppings.

    I've been a daily pipe smoker for some time and have stuck primarily with straight Virginia blends but my puffing has become more frequent since I quit the cigs seven months ago. I began looking into drugstore blends as a cheaper in between, Carter Hall to be exact the reviews describe nutty...
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    Diminishing Returns Mind Experiment

    90% of my collection is estate, no real attachment other then the work I put into them, these are my daily work horses. The 10% remaining are my treasured few, gifts from my wife, daughter and family. I'm sure I would appreciate my treasured few more and they would get the attention they...
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    Your Three Smallest Pipes

    I have many small pipes in my collection as you have said they are wonderful for a quick puff and on cold N.Y. day they priceless, these are the three smallest. Peterson 606 for comparison, from front to back, first a small imported briar maybe a salesman sample, next a Savinelli Lollo great for...
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    Best Live Band(s)

    Followed Warp Tour in the mid 90's, hit every event till I met my wife in 2004. Last live show Drop Kick at Saratoga Winners before the fire. Best live bands Royal Crown Review, Bosstones, Drop Kick Murphy's, NOFX, Suicide Machines, Hepcat, Voodoo Glow Skulls, I could keep going but I'll stop...
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    One Word Reviews

    Royal Yacht- Bliss
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    Wally Frank Pipe of the Month Stem problem

    I also use a divider between shank and stem to keep from damaging the briar.